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Weekly Round Up
27 April 2012

Digital Magazine

Global Defence Technology: Leathal Weapons Snipers have for many years formed a highly effective and specialised force. In today's conflict environments, as forces face asymmetric foes in vast open terrain and in confined urban settings, the sniper's value as a key battlefield asset has once again come to the fore. We explore the latest range of sniper equipment available to forces today. > Read the full article. > Subscribe to the magazine for free

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HESCO Bastion - Engineered Force Protection Kaercher Futuretech - Water Purification Systems FN HERSTAL - Firearms Tradition and Technological Innovation General Dynamics Canada - Integrated Voice and Data Distribution for the Tactical Battlespace MSX International - Outsourced Business Solutions and Documentation Consultancy for the Defence Industry

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Press Releases

Geroh Presents the 1 MT Trailer at IDEB 2012 For the first time Geroh will present the customised 1 MT Trailer together with VW Widder and Amarok (rebuilt by Freytag Karosseriebau) at the International Defence Exhibition Bratislava (IDEB) on 2-4 May 2012. UK Software Receives Key Accreditation from DoD Isode is pleased to announce that its 'M-Link' instant messaging and multi-user chat server software (based on the XMPP protocol) and 'Swift' desktop client software have been approved for inclusion on the US Department of Defense's (DoD) unified communications approved product list (APL). Parvus Receives $1m Order for Rugged IP Routers in Support of Missile Defense Programme Eurotech subsidiary Parvus has announced it received a $1m order for DuraMAR mobile routers in support of a US Department of Defense (DoD) missile defense programme. Chemring EOD Showcases New Product at Counter Terror Exhibition Chemring EOD will be launching a new improvised explosive device (IED) defeat system at the Counter Terror Exhibition at Olympia, London, on 25-26 April 2012. New General Dynamics Smart Displays General Dynamics Canada introduces the new ultra-rugged SD8000 family of smart display products with the quad-core 3rd generation Intel Core processor, bringing the latest in commercial computing to military vehicles.

White Papers

HF Radio & Network Centric Warfare Modern military communications are a key component of Network Centric Warfare. Military Field Equipment Dalsted Technology has more than 20 years of experience in the development of quality products for secure solutions aimed at military, public, private and commercial employment. HESCO Concertainer 2012 Range HESCO upgrades its Mil units across the range. The HESCO Mil recoverable unit provides a product that has the same proven protection characteristics as the existing HESCO barrier system but now incorporates a new feature that allows it to be quickly emptied and collapsed, significantly reducing waste and reducing the cost of disposal. The Argentine Defense Industry -Market Opportunities, Entry Strategies, Analyses and Forecasts to 2016 This report offers insights into the market opportunities and entry strategies adopted by foreign OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) to gain a market share in the Argentine defence industry. The Global Military Radar Market 2012-2022 This report offers detailed analysis of the global military radar market and provides market size forecasts for the next ten years.

Features

Discussing cybercrime ahead of London's 2012 Olympics A huge dependence on IT will mean that cyber security is as essential as physical security for the 2012 Olympic Games. Berenice Baker spoke to Denis Edgar-Nevill, chair of cybercrime forensics with the British Computer Society (BCS), about potential cyber threats to the Games and how the government is planning ahead. Keeping London's Olympic Games secure on all fronts The Olympic Games is at risk from terrorist attacks on a number of fronts, all of which must be secured seamlessly. Ensuring the security of competitors during the 2012 London Olympic Games is a task not being taken lightly by the armed forces, and has since been referred to as the largest military operation in peacetime Britain. Inside military spending - SIPRI head Dr Samuel Perlo-Freeman Q&A World military spending in 2011 totalled US$1.74 trillion, but in reality, not too much has changed since 2010. Military spending 2011 - regional infographic, top 10 military spenders & more Defence budget cuts and a first drop in US spending since 1998 ensured military spending in 2011 didn't exceed $1.738bn. Global Defence Technology Issue 14 In this issue: Mastering military logistics, the latest sniper equipment, leading manufacturers' UAV strategies, and the next generation of naval training.

Projects

Agni-V Long Range Ballistic Missile (LRBM) Agni-V is a long range ballistic missile (LRBM) being developed indigenously by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India. Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman are jointly developing a new hybrid armoured vehicle for the Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) programme of the US Army. Advanced Hypersonic Weapon (AHW) The Advanced Hypersonic Weapon (AHW) is a demonstrative long-range glide vehicle capable of flying within the planet's atmosphere at hypersonic speed. Saur 2 8x8 Armoured Personnel Carrier Saur 2 is an 8x8 wheeled armoured vehicle manufactured by Romania-based Uzina Automecanica Moreni (UAM), a subsidiary of the state-owned company Romarm. LAser Homing Attack Missile (LAHAT) LAser Homing Attack Missile, or LAHAT, is an advanced missile developed and manufactured by the MBT Division of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).